This morning my 6 1/2 year old bichon girl is not using her…

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This morning my 6...

This morning my 6 1/2 year old bichon girl is not using her back legs. Does not seem to have any pain. I can pick her up and she stretched her back legs out on my lap but when i put her back down she just sits there.

Veterinarian's Assistant: Thanks. Can you give me any more details about your issue?

Not sure what else to to tell you. It's like her back legs just can't hold her up.

Experience: 16 years of internal medicine, surgery, and preventive care.

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Welcome and thanks for asking your question. My name is***** am a licensed veterinarian. I am not set up to make a live call. But, I am happy to answer your question on this thread. First I need to ask you a few questions so that I can be well informed and give you the best advice.

Friend, I am sorry it is taking so long. But, I am sure you can understand that I don't have the benefit of a hands on examination so I need to rely on a very good clinical history to understand the nature of the problem. If you have access to a veterinarian that is definitely the better option. Have a great day.

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Customer reply replied 2 years ago

Just got back... She's fine, she had pulled a muscle, vet gave her kind of anti inflammatory/pain med and she's back to dancing around on her hinds legs. Whew! what a relief.

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